Kathmandu, Pokhara & Nagarkot Tour
Tour of Natural, cultural and historical heritages of two major Nepalese tourist
cities. This cultural tour will help you get acquainted with diverse facets of
Nepal and Nepalese culture. This carefully designed trip takes you to the major
sightseeing destinations in Kathmandu, such as Durbar Square of Hanuman Dhoka,
Buddhist Stupa of Swoyambhunath and Boudhanath and Hindu temples of
Pashupatinath.
After Kathmandu, you will get to visit the famous cultural and religious sites of Patan like Patan Durbar Square, Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple, etc. After sightseeing of Kathmandu and Patan and visit old Durbar Square Bhaktapur and your next destination is Pokhara. Pokhara is a beautiful city and one of the most famous tourist destinations. Lying 200 km away from Kathmandu, Pokhara is overlooked by the beautiful Annapurna Ranges and spectacular snow-capped mountains. During the course of this trip, you will be guided to the most popular places in Pokhara like Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Rupa Lake, Mahendra Gupha, the Davis Fall, the gorge of the Seti River, etc. Your stay in Pokhara with Legendry Machapuchhre's spectacular view as a backdrop amidst the enchanting ambience of nature, bestows you with an experience of a lifetime.
ITINERARY:
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
It is a panoramic thrill flying into
Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down
below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences
that stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from our
office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The
representative will help you check into your designated hotel. At the hotel you
will be briefed about your daily activities.
Day 2 Sightseeing around Kathmandu
After an early breakfast, you
are ready to do sightseeing tour in 4 major places in Kathmandu - Swoyambhunath
(Monkey temple), Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu durbar squire. We
begin today's sightseeing tour with a visit to Swoyambhunath a 2500-year old
site where, it is believed, the Radiant Lotus of the valley-mythology, settled
when the water was drained by Manjushri, the god of Wisdom. The 5 dhyani
Buddha's attended by their consorts are enshrined at the base of the stupa.
(Non-Hindus are not allowed inside Swayambhunath temple) then continues tour
into Boudhanath it is the world,s largest stupa and of Tibetan Buddhist Culture
in Nepal. Antique shops where you can buy things of your interest relating to
Buddhist surrounded the monastery. After Boudhanath your next spot is The
Pashupatinath temple stands along the side of Bagmati River. It is the holiest
Temple for Hindus. Many people from different part of Asia visit this Temple.
Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, is also a site for Hindu cremation. During the
festival Shiva Ratri temple crowed by devotees. Afternoon visit Kathmandu durbar
squire, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residential quarter, Mahadev and
Parvati Temple, Machhender Bahl-holy place for the Buddhists and Hindus, Temple
House of Kumari, the vestal virgin or the living goddess. Walk around the local
bazaars then drive to Hotel.
Day 3 Sightseeing tour around Bhaktapur & Patan
After breakfast
we take you to Bhaktapur old durbar squire where you will witness unique culture
and finest display of craftsmanship. Bhaktapur is the only place in Nepal which
has remained untouched by western culture. Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Art Gallery,
Statue of King Bhupatindra, Nyatapola Temple and fifty-five windowed Malla
Palace are the living prides of Bhaktapur and you will tour around all these
places and drive you to Patan durbar squire to explore Patan Durbar Square,
Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple and many
other places of Patan, you feel as if Patan has been unveiled before you as an
open museum showcasing intricately carved windows, intrinsic roof struts,
statues of gods and goddesses, temples designed in pagoda style with erotic
carvings and repoussé metalwork facades and many other exquisite facets. You
will also get to see handicraft centre in Patan then drive you to Hotel.
Day 4 Kathmandu - Pokhara
It takes about five hours drive from
Kathmandu to Pokhara. It is 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu. As you climb out
of the Kathmandu valley, only to quickly descend again to the Trisuli River, you
follow upstream to its junction with the Marsyangdi River. You follow the
Marsyandi gently up through heavily terraced fields and small hill towns to the
Seti River that takes you directly into Pokhara. Having pleasant weather,
Pokhara is tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage
sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains.
You can observe views to the north across the hills and Phewa Lake to the white
peaks of the Annapurna and Lamjung ranges. This drive will take most of the
morning, leaving much of the afternoon to fall in love with its beauty. You can
also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes about 30 minutes.
Day 5 Sightseeing in Pokhara Valley
After breakfast the sightseeing
starts inside the valley of Pokhara. The sightseeing places are as follows: Old
bazzar of Pokhara city, Bindhayabasini temple, Seti George, Buddhist monastery,
Pokhara regional museum which displays the traditional things of western Nepal,
Devis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Tibetan refusee camp, Barahi temple which lies in
the central part of the lake Fewa etc.
Day 6 Sarankot, Peace stupa and boating at Fewa Lake
Today you will
wake up early in morning to go to Sarankot which is very famous viewpoint for
sunrise and sunset. On the other hand it is popular spot to view the gigantic
and snowcapped Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. It is nearly 1 hour drive to go
and back. Then, in the afternoon visit to Peace Stupa, nearly one and half hour
hiking to the top then descend to the lake Fewa for boating.
Day 7 Pokhara - Nagarkot
After breakfast, you will drive back to
Kathmandu Continues drive to hillside call Nagarkot it is best view point for
Himalayas and great sunset and sunrise point
Day 8 Nagarkot drive to Kathmandu
Morning witness sunrise at
Nagarkot, small village seat at about 7500 Ft altitude, offering fine views from
Dhaulagiri in the west, to Kanchenjunga in the east. On a fine day one can even
see the tip of the Everest from here. Later depart for Kathmandu and on arrival
check in at hotel. Afternoon you are free to shopping or relax.
Day 9 Depart Kathmandu
End of our services with departure transfer
to the Kathmandu airport to board flight for your onward destination
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